From RAM to revelation: how Windows manages memory and how Volatility reads it

169 · · April 16, 2026, 6:11 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the fundamentals of memory management in Windows, providing insight into how the operating system handles memory. It serves as an introduction to memory forensics, addressing a gap in existing resources by focusing on the foundational aspects of memory dumps, which are crucial for understanding advanced forensics techniques like those applied using Volatility. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'substrate' of memory dumps to enhance forensics skills.